Childminder in Cornwall

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 March 2015 8 March 2011

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 The childminder develops long-term relationships with families, and children feel very secure in her care. Children enjoy being with the childminder and form close attachments, which supports their emotional development well.  The childminder has a good understanding of children's learning and development. She monitors children's progress effectively and sets clear targets. Consequently, children make consistent achievements in the early learning goals.  The childminder provides a wide variety of activities to interest children. She makes good use of outdoor facilities and other attractions to extend children's experiences.  The childminder keeps up to date with childcare guidance and continues to develop her practice to benefit the children. She shares relevant information with parents to promote positive partnerships and meet children's individual needs.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not use pictures in a wider context to further support younger children's increasing vocabulary.  The activities to develop children's awareness of diversity do not fully reflect similarities and difference between languages.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 increase the use of picture resources to encourage younger children's vocabulary  extend children's learning about cultural differences to include languages.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children in their play activities.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder.  The inspector read a sample of children's development records and viewed relevant photographs.  The inspector checked safety of the premises.  The inspector read feedback letters from parents.

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who attend. This is good

Children develop good concentration skills and enjoy their activities. This prepares them well their next stage in learning and for school. The childminder reads with children and encourages them to take part. For example, children love to act out the story and match toy animals to pictures in the book. The childminder asks children questions and teaches them to count, make comparisons and to learn colours as they play. To promote language development, the childminder encourages young children to repeat words and sounds. However, she does not make full use of pictures, flashcards and photographs to extend this further. Children have fun as they play with dough and make shapes. They draw and make marks with water pens and brushes, which helps to promote creativity and writing skills. The childminder plans various activities to develop children's awareness of other people, places and events. However, these do not reflect cultural differences in languages,

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good

The childminder works closely with parents to support children in developing independence and self-care skills. For example, children become toilet-trained and learn to dress themselves. They follow good hygiene routines, which help to protect their health. The childminder is attentive to children and they respond to her with affection. Children develop social skills as they learn good manners and understand how to share. They benefit from regular outings, which provide opportunities for them to play with others. Children become aware of the natural world through interesting activities, such as wave watching, using fishing nets and feeding birds. The childminder teaches children about safety and helps them to understand risks. They learn to climb a tree or balance on a log, and wear helmets when riding cycles or scooters to prevent head injuries.

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provision is good

The childminder attends relevant childcare conferences, meetings and training sessions and uses ideas to improve her educational programme. For example, she makes better use of the outdoor environment for additional learning opportunities. The childminder's improved understanding of children's communication and language development means she gives them more time to answer, without further prompting. The childminder has a secure understanding of the Local Safeguarding Children Board procedures, to protect children's welfare. She reflects on children's progress and has regular discussions with parents, which enables her to evaluate her effectiveness. Parents provide highly complimentary examples of her care, stating that children are 'made to feel part of the family, have lots of wonderful days out and enjoy adventures'. Parents describe the childminder as 'flexible and proactive about children's development'.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY101899 Local authority Cornwall Inspection number 846904 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 8 March 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2002. She lives with her husband and adult child in the village of St Columb Road, near Indian Queens, Cornwall. The childminder offers overnight care. She receives early education funding to provide free places for children aged two, three and four years.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and care, known as the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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